LAW.COM and American Lawyer Media (ALM) Present State of the ADR Industry: What’s Shaping 2026 and Why It Matters Now

Alternative dispute resolution continues to evolve as organizations face growing pressure to manage risk, control costs, and resolve disputes more efficiently. Shifting expectations around speed, fairness, technology use, and client outcomes are reshaping how disputes are handled—and what legal and business leaders must prepare for next.

Many corporate legal teams are navigating increased caseloads, heightened scrutiny around dispute outcomes, and uncertainty about which resolution approaches best support business objectives.

This webcast will explore the current state of the ADR landscape, examining adoption trends, efficiency benchmarks, and the role of technology and process design in shaping results. Attendees will gain practical insight into what the data from a recent study reveals about dispute resolution today—and what it signals for the year ahead.

By attending, you will:

• Gain insight into key trends influencing dispute resolution practices in 2026
• Understand how efficiency, timing, and outcomes are being measured across ADR approaches
• Explore how data is informing decision-making for both firms and corporate legal teams
• Learn where technology and process innovation are having the greatest impact, but why human judgement still matters
• Identify considerations for aligning dispute resolution strategies with business priorities.